2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 24,922 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 60% | 24,922 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | 56 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- Loss of Motive Power (DP22003) — opened Sep 12, 2022, closed Dec 12, 2023.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The high voltage battery will no longer charge neither from being plugged in to the charger on the wall nor from the buikt in system onboard the car. There are warning lights saying the inverter coolant is low but the reservoir is at the proper level. I suspect the coolant for the Hybrid charging…
While driving the car it suddenly decelerated and multiple warning errors on electronics, driver assist, braking started going off then the error message of Check Hybrid Turn Engine Off came on. I was able to coast into a parking lot as the car could only go around 5 miles an hour. I turned the…
I was traveling on a highway when a "hybrid system warning" suddenly appeared on the dashboard. Every dashboard warning light illuminated. The car began to lose power. I exited the highway immediately and the car began to have sporadic power and was "lurching." I immediately pulled onto the…
The message "hybrid system failure" suddenly displayed and the vehicle lost power and stalled. This occured on hyw (65mph) and nearly caused wreck from behind
The touch screen radio is ineffective when tuning to siriusxm. It just sits on updating and nothing else you press works. I have had multiple mechanics look at it, pulled fuses, resets and nothing fixes the issue. From research online it appears this has been an ongoing issue for years with hyundai…
Other Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid | 32 | 2 |
| 2016 Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid | 26 | 2 |
See all Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid problems by year, every Hyundai model, or the Hyundai VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid model years, the 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.